On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.

Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao looks to set the tone of the fight as he seeks to dethrone World Boxing Council (WBC) welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) at the MGM Grand Garden.

Tim Tszyu sets his sights on Keith Thurman, declaring there's “unfinished business” to settle. Get the full scoop and quotes now on BoxingScene!

The hardest part in training is done. Forty-eight hours to the fight, Manny Pacquiao opted to break sweat inside his luxurious, two-story suite, held Bible study and entertained visitors until past dinner time Thursday.

Manny Pacquiao’s best chance to dethrone World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios is to take him out as early as possible.

The Pacquiao Files LAS VEGAS–Mario Barrios’ trainer Bob Santos doesn’t want to make the same mistake twice of underestimating a 40-something Manny Pacquiao. Santos picked Keith Thurman to beat Manny Pacquiao,

Speaking with Fox Sports Australia this week, longtime US boxing scribe Dan Rafael declared Thurman the fight to make, while former world champ Chris Algieri insists Spence is the “biggest money fight” for Tszyu Stateside.